Top 10 Tools for Surviving Family Vacations

Now that school’s out, everyone wants to play and go on vacation. Having a flashlight and flares for a car trip is a great idea. But what about a repair kit for family feelings? Or a road map to harmony?

Top 10 Tools for Surviving Family Vacations

Now that school’s out, everyone wants to play and go on vacation. Having a flashlight and flares for a car trip is a great idea. So is a travel bag of games and fun songs to sing.

But what about a repair kit for family feelings? Or a road map to harmony? Even a dream vacation in an idyllic setting can become a nightmare if the kids are at each other’s throats. Here are some practical parenting tools to help bring out the best in everybody.

Don MacMannis, Ph.D. is a psychologist, author and award-winning PBS songwriter. His research-based songs and free activities for children to build character and social and emotional skills are at http://HappyKidsSongs.com/.